Spring is now in full swing, and we have decided to put together a fun set of tips and challenges so that we can all start being active and taking care of ourselves. 

We completely understand that fitness and wellbeing are different for everyone, and that’s why we planned a variety of activities and resources for you to follow along. Throughout the month, we’ll focus on getting active, getting mindful and getting outside – you can find out more below!  

 

We’ll share our tips on mental wellbeing, running, walking, meditation, small every day changes we can all make and so many others, all designed to keep a healthy mind and body! 

We will be having stalls in Cathays and at the Heath to promote Spring in Your Step.  

Come say hey and sign up for activities, spin the wheel to get a freebie (Spring in Your Step t-shirts, gym passes and more) and show us how you are getting active, outside or mindful to enter our big giveaway!  

If you are not able to come along to the stalls but would like to get involved, please e-mail  vpheathpark@cardiff.ac.uk or vpsport@cardiff.ac.uk

 

Get Active

To stay fit and healthy, the NHS recommends you get at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week, or around 20 to 30 minutes a day.

You can do this in many ways. We have put up a series of events and activities throughout May for you to get involved and get active in whatever way you can!  

Why not sign up for the GIAG events held by our societies? Or come see us in the stall for a chance to win a day gym pass?  


Get Mindful  

Being mindful and relaxing helps us to stay healthy, incorporating activities to help us wind down after a long day of lectures, revision or placement and is essential for our physical and mental health. We will be promoting activities for mindfulness and relaxation during the last week of Spring in Your Step and will also be handing our wellbeing packs. If you are not able to come along to the stalls but would like one, please e-mail vpheathpark@cardiff.ac.uk or vpsport@cardiff.ac.uk.  


 

Get Outside

Top recommendations of local places to visit from our Wonderful Students’ Union Staff:

A little bit further afield

  • Cefn Onn Park & Two Ridges - Walk across the North of Cardiff with views to Somerset on a sunny day!
  • Cardiff bay and Wetlands – You can either get the train or cycle down to Cardiff Bay and enjoy this simple walk around enjoying all the sights.
  • The Pentyrch Viewing Platform – This walk has a spectacular view from a height. This trip is well worth a visit. 
  • Salmon Leaps Walks – Starting at Dinas Powys, this walk combines the Wales Coast path with the picturesque beauty of inland Vale.
  • Castle Coch - Fairy-tale castle was a plaything for the rich and powerful
  • St. Fagans Museum of Welsh History - St Fagans is one of Europe's leading open–air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction. Discover how people lived and worked in Wales in the past by visiting one of our many original re-erected historic buildings.


Great Websites to follow for more ideas:

Free walking and cycling map of Cardiff

Next Bike Website

 

Events:

Thu 7th December

Officers Winter Wellbeing Coffee Morning
7th December 10am - noon
Balconi, 2nd Floor, Cardiff Students' Union
Join us for a coffee or hot chocolate, some sweet treats and good conversations!
Winter Wellbeing | Wellbeing Takeover | Campaigns
Officers Winter Wellbeing Board Games
7th December 2:30pm - 4pm
Room 3D, Students' Union
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of board games this December to de-stress, take a break and warm up from the cold. Drinks and snacks provided!
Campaigns | Winter Wellbeing | Wellbeing Takeover
Officers Dodgeball
7th December 5pm - 6:30pm
Talybont sports training village
Winter Wellbeing | Wellbeing Takeover

Fri 8th December

Officers Christmas Stockings Giveaway
8th December 1pm - 3pm
Welcome Centre, SU
Grab yourself a festive freebie! Stocked with student essentials this Christmas
Winter Wellbeing | Wellbeing Takeover

Sun 10th December

Cardiff University Students' Union Big Unwind: Winter Wellbeing edition
10th December 11:30am - 2pm
Room 3E - 3rd Floor, Cardiff Students’ Union
Come and join Angie, your SU President, for an afternoon full of crafts, hot drinks and wholesome time with others. You don't know who to come with? Do not worry! This is the perfect place to come and meet other students.
Non-Alcoholic Events | Winter Wellbeing | Wellbeing Takeover

Mon 11th December

Officers Christmas Stockings Giveaway
11th December 2pm - 4pm
Welcome Centre, SU
Grab yourself a festive freebie! Stocked with student essentials this Christmas
Winter Wellbeing | Wellbeing Takeover

Tue 12th December

Officers Winter Walk through Bute Park
12th December 11:30am - 12:30pm
Welcome Centre, Cardiff Students' Union
Join us for a Winter Wellbeing walk through Bute Park! Make sure to wrap up warm
Campaigns | Winter Wellbeing | Wellbeing Takeover
Officers Winter Wonderland - Ice Skating (Postgrad)
12th December 6pm - 7:30pm
Welcome Centre, SU
Postgrads! Join us for an evening of ice skating at Cardiff Winter Wonderland!
Non-Alcoholic Events | Postgrad | Winter Wellbeing | Wellbeing Takeover

Wed 13th December

Officers Winter Wellbeing Coffee Morning
13th December 9am - 10:30am
Balconi, 2nd Floor, Cardiff Students' Union
Join us for a coffee or hot chocolate, some sweet treats and good conversations!
Campaigns | Winter Wellbeing | Wellbeing Takeover

Thu 14th December

Officers Museum Trip
14th December 10am - noon
Welcome Centre, Cardiff Students' Union
Meet us at Welcome Centre @ 2:30pm to walk to the museum! Perfect opportunity to get a break and explore what Cardiff has on offer!
Campaigns | Winter Wellbeing | Wellbeing Takeover
Officers Winter Wonderland - Ice Skating
14th December 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Winter Wellbeing | Wellbeing Takeover

Fri 15th December

Officers Board Games
15th December 1pm - 3pm
Meeting room 3G, SU
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of board games this December to de-stress, take a break and warm up from the cold.
Winter Wellbeing | Wellbeing Takeover
Brass Band Society Sparkling Brass Christmas Concert
15th December 7pm - 9pm
School of Music Concert Hall, Corbett Road
Join Cardiff University Brass Band for our annual Christmas Concert filled with entertaining tunes and Christmas favourites!
Winter Wellbeing | Wellbeing Takeover